jira-navigator

Query and manage Jira issues, projects, and boards via REST API.

1|Updated Feb 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude --skill jira-navigator
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Skill: jira-navigator
Source: https://github.com/jpfielding/claude/tree/main/skills/jira-navigator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude --skill jira-navigator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Navigate and manage self-hosted Jira instances via REST API to fetch issues, projects, boards, sprints, and activity, enabling rapid answers about tracked work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Connect to multiple Jira hosts and run common queries against issues, projects, and boards.
  • Use a CLI wrapper to perform lookups, searches (JQL), and retrieve detailed or summary data.
  • Real-world scenario: a project manager can quickly surface the latest changes across teams or identify open issues assigned to them.

Quick Start

Query Jira issues, projects, and boards from a specified Jira Server/DC using the CLI wrapper.

Frequently Asked Questions about jira-navigator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I query Jira issues from a self-hosted Server instance using the command line?

You can query Jira issues using a CLI wrapper that executes REST API calls to run JQL searches and retrieve issue details from Jira Server/DC instances. The wrapper provides deterministic lookups for tracked work.

Can I manage multiple Jira Server or Data Center instances at the same time?

Yes, the skill supports discovery and authentication with multiple Jira hosts simultaneously. You can connect to several Jira Server/Data Center instances and run common queries against issues, projects, and boards across them.

What Jira agile endpoints are available for board and sprint management via REST API?

The skill provides REST API access to core and agile endpoints, allowing you to retrieve board and sprint information. You can fetch activity data and manage agile resources across your specified Jira instances.

How do I perform JQL searches and retrieve issue details from Jira Data Center?

The CLI wrapper fulfills Jira REST API usage requirements by executing JQL searches to fetch issue details, comments, and transitions. It enables rapid lookups and summary data retrieval from Jira Data Center.

Does this approach work for fetching project and board data without the Jira web UI?

Yes, the CLI wrapper accesses Jira REST API endpoints to fetch projects and boards independently of the web UI. It enables project managers to quickly surface latest changes across teams or identify open issues.

What are the limitations of using a CLI wrapper for Jira REST API queries?

The CLI wrapper is designed for deterministic queries and lookups against Jira Server/DC, focusing on fetching issues, projects, boards, sprints, and activity. It relies on proper host discovery and authentication configuration.